AL West Notes: Snell, Angels, Jung, Pollock, Verlander, Astros
2024/03/al-west-notes-snell-angels-jung-pollock-verlander-astros.htmlIn a recent edition of the Willard and Dibs podcast, ESPN's Buster Olney predicted Blake Snell will sign with the Angels, based on "conversations with people...who know Blake" and Snell's apparent enjoyment of pitching in southern California. … MLB Trade Rumors has learned that Pollock is still exploring his playing options and hasn't officially retired, though since the longtime outfielder just turned 36, it isn't a surprise that he might be exploring what's next once he does decide to hang up the cleats.
Red Sox Exploring Top Of Rotation Market
2023/11/red-sox-exploring-top-of-rotation-market.htmlThis afternoon, Ian Browne of MLB.com suggested in an appearance on the ITM podcast that the Boston front office prefers Montgomery to Snell or Nola (Twitter link via Steve Perrault). … It stands to reason Breslow and his staff could look to pair an impact acquisition with a more affordable, if lower ceiling, addition.
Reds Seen As Increasingly Likely To Trade Jonathan India
2023/11/reds-trade-rumors-jonathan-india.htmlMLBTR's Darragh McDonald and I discussed India's potential trade candidacy (among many other topics) on the upcoming episode of the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, and just this past weekend MLBTR's Nick Deeds took a look at some potential landing spots for India in the event that the Reds ultimately do move him. … That said, India feels more like a buy-low candidate than many onlookers might expect for someone who looked like a Reds building block just two years ago.
Dodgers Sign David Peralta
2023/02/dodgers-to-sign-david-peralta.htmlManager Dave Roberts recently indicated on a podcast appearance with ESPN's Buster Olney that Heyward had a strong chance of making the club, though that'd presumably be in a depth capacity. … 10: The Dodgers are adding one of the top remaining free agent outfielders, agreeing to terms with David Peralta on a one-year deal.
Twins Rumors: Correa, Arraez, Rotation, Catcher
2022/12/twins-trade-rumors-luis-arraez-carlos-correa-rotation-catcher.htmlThe Twins are set for another in-person meeting with Scott Boras this week to discuss Carlos Correa, Darren Wolfson of SKOR North Radio and 5 Eyewitness News reports in his latest podcast (Correa/Twins talk beginning at 10:10). … It's certainly of note that they're open to the idea, and it'd be a surprise if other teams didn't reach out to see just what it might take to pry Arraez loose, but an actual trade seems like a long shot at this time.
A.J. Preller, Mike Rizzo Discuss Juan Soto Trade
2022/08/a-j-preller-mike-rizzo-discuss-juan-soto-trade.htmlPreller went into detail about his team's involvement in the Soto discussions during an appearance this afternoon on The Show, a podcast from the New York Post with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman. … If you don't trade him now, what are you doing in the offseason? I give the Padres' ownership credit.
Twins Rumors: Mahle, Castillo, Marlins, Coulombe, Winder, Catcher
2022/07/twins-trade-rumors-tyler-mahle-reds-luis-castillo.htmlIt's not terribly surprising, then, that Darren Wolfson of 1500 SKOR North mentions in his latest podcast that the Twins will explore the market for a more veteran backup to Sanchez. … But Mahle has flown somewhat under the radar for the past few seasons despite being quite similar, statistically, to both Castillo and Montas since 2020.
Red Sox Reportedly Listening To Offers For J.D. Martinez
2022/07/red-sox-trade-rumors-j-d-martinez.htmlTo that end, ESPN's Buster Olney said on today's Baseball Tonight podcast that designated hitter J.D. … At the same time, if the Sox have determined that they don't want to make a qualifying offer to Martinez at what will likely be a comparable rate to his current salary, they could more aggressively contact other clubs and try to initiate negotiations themselves.
Boras On Juan Soto Extension Offer, Potential Trade, Rumored Nationals Sale
2022/07/juan-soto-trade-rumors-scott-boras-yankees-dodgers-nationals.htmlAgent Scott Boras addressed Soto's decision to turn down what would've been the largest total guarantee in MLB history this week, first in an interview with James Wagner of the New York Times and then with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post on their podcast, "The Show." There were plenty of factors in the decision, but Boras suggested that the average annual value, the potential sale of the franchise and uncertainty about the team's direction all weighed heavily. … With the annual amateur draft and All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, what figures to be a frenzied and condensed summer trade market will be up and running.
Latest On Michael Conforto
2022/03/latest-on-michael-conforto.htmlMLB Network's Jon Heyman suggests a new suitor in his latest podcast (Conforto talk around the 41-minute mark), calling the Rangers perhaps the likeliest team to jump on Conforto. … "One of the big challenges for us has been, how do we make sure we're creating opportunities for those guys and not taking opportunity?" said Chernoff.
Mariners Tried To Trade For Kris Bryant, Bryan Reynolds
2021/10/mariners-tried-to-trade-for-kris-bryant-bryan-reynolds.htmlOn a recent edition of the Talking Mariners podcast, 710 ESPN's Shannon Drayer and James Osborn said Seattle tried to obtain Kris Bryant from the Cubs, with Drayer noting that the M's "went in heavy on" their attempts to land the former NL MVP. … Signing Bryant would be expensive, but GM Jerry Dipoto has said that the M's have more payroll to spend this winter, and the club doesn't have much salary on the books for forthcoming years.
Quick Hits: LeMahieu, Angels, Dombrowski, Pino, Crawford
2020/10/quick-hits-lemahieu-angels-dombrowski-pino-crawford.htmlIn fact, in an appearance on Jon Heyman's Big Time Baseball podcast (audio link), USA Today's Bob Nightengale believes Dombrowski will "absolutely not" end up in Anaheim. … Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post recently contacted "those close to LeMahieu" to gauge the chances of the free agent returning to his former team, and "was told that while [LeMahieu is] keeping his options open, he doesn’t see the Rockies as a good fit for him." LeMahieu spent seven seasons with the Rox from 2012-18, a stretch that saw him make three All-Star appearances, win two Gold Gloves, and capture the 2016 NL batting title.
KBO/NPB Notes: Rucinski, C. Stewart, N. Soto
2020/05/kbonpb-notes-rucinski-c-stewart-n-soto.htmlRucinski spoke with Kyle Glaser of Baseball America (podcast) about what life is currently like in the KBO, whose season will get underway without spectators. … I enjoy everything about it, so what is the driving factor for me to go back home? Maybe at some…
Latest On Brewers’ Offseason Plans
2019/12/latest-on-brewers-offseason-plans.htmlWhile that may be what others teams are thinking in the wake of the team's recent moves and trade talk, however, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel suggested in his latest podcast (audio link) that there's no directive to cut payroll and that the team will likely spend to address some notable holes on the roster (corner infield, catcher, starting pitching). … Just what course it'll take isn't really evident from the outside; no doubt it's also something of a mystery from within.
AL Notes: Rays, d’Arnaud, Lindor, Bloom
2019/11/al-notes-rays-darnaud-lindor-bloom.htmlRed Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom joined WEEI's Rob Bradford on the latest episode of the Bradfo Sho podcast. … Travis d'Arnaud was quite effective in Tampa after being acquired in a minor trade with the Dodgers, but he's now a free agent.
MLB To Issue Suspensions Stemming From Royals/White Sox Altercation
2019/04/royals-white-sox-suspensions-tim-anderson-brad-keller.htmlCC Sabathia plainly stated on Buster Olney's podcast this week (audio link) that he's 100 percent in favor of bat flips and any other display of on-field emotion and doesn't understand why a pitcher would be bothered by it. … Reds lefty Amir Garrett tweeted that rather than throw at a batter in his next plate appearance, the pitcher should, "Strike him out, and do whatever you gotta do.
Twins Rumors: Kimbrel, Grandal, Madson, Norris
2019/01/twins-rumors-craig-kimbrel-free-agent-ryan-madson.htmlSpeaking of the Twins' interest in Grandal, Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN/SKOR North reported in a recent podcast episode (Twins talk starts around 11:50 mark) that Minnesota was willing to go to three years at a total of $13-15MM per season in order to bring Grandal aboard. … Kimbrel has reportedly been seeking a five-year deal, though Hayes reports the Twins would only be interested in a shorter-term pact with a high annual value.
The Angels’ Managerial Search
2018/10/the-angels-managerial-search.htmlLongtime big league infielder Omar Vizquel interviewed for the position but is no longer in consideration to be hired, per Venezuelan journalist Efrain Zavece on his podcast (Twitter link; hat tip to MLB.com's Maria Guardado). … Beyond reviewing resumes and speaking with candidates, the Angels front office is said to be "administering [a] 2-hour written test to managerial candidates" that poses "questions spanning analytical, interpersonal and game-management aspects of the job." Needless to say, that's an interesting process.
Manny Machado Trade Rumors: Thursday
2018/07/manny-machado-trade-rumors-dodgers-brewers-yankees-justus-sheffield.htmlBuster Olney and Keith Law of ESPN talk extensively about the Machado rumor mill on today's Baseball Tonight podcast (audio link, with Machado talk beginning around 15:20). … The number of rumors surrounding Manny Machado seems to increase by the day, with the Yankees now not only joining a previously reported field of seven teams, but moving toward the forefront of the teams most prominently linked to Machado.
Mariners Extend Wade LeBlanc
2018/07/mariners-extend-wade-leblanc.htmlIndeed, it wasn't long ago that LeBlanc joined the MLBTR podcast to discuss his search for another MLB opportunity. … That said, LeBlanc has looked like a solid MLB hurler this year.
AL East Notes: Hanley, Kelly, Vlad Jr., Happ
2018/05/al-east-notes-hanley-kelly-vlad-jr-happ.htmlBuster Olney and Keith Law of ESPN discussed the timeline for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s promotion in the latest Baseball Tonight podcast (audio link, with Guerrero talk beginning around the 7:30 mark). … "We've been talking about when Pedroia comes back since February," said the Red Sox' skipper.
Latest On Twins’ Plans At Catcher
2018/05/twins-trade-rumors-catcher-jason-castro-mitch-garver.htmlTwins assistant GM Rob Antony joined 1500 ESPN's Darren Wolfson on his latest podcast episode, discussing a wide range of topics from Jason Castro's season-ending injury, to some pending free agents, some health updates on injured players and prospects to watch at the team's Class-A club (audio link, with Antony joining for about 20 minutes beginning at 24:30). … Seldom-used Red Sox catcher/outfielder/first baseman Blake Swihart will also be on the rumor circuit until what feels like an inevitable trade is completed following this week's trade request from his agent.
NL Notes: Epstein, Harvey, Bumgarner, Bautista
2018/04/nl-notes-epstein-harvey-bumgarner-bautista.htmlTop Cubs baseball exec Theo Epstein made for an interesting guest on the latest podcast of MLB.com's Mark Feinsand (audio link). … Mets hurler Matt Harvey appears to be waging a battle with the New York media, as Mike Puma of the New York Post writes.
Market Notes: Upton, Archer, Realmuto, Holland, Lynn
2018/03/market-notes-upton-archer-realmuto-holland-lynn.htmlColorado was willing to give him something approaching the three-year, $51MM deal the team ultimately inked with Wade Davis, Bob Nightengale of USA Today suggests in an appearance on the podcast of Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. … But there isn't much recent indication of serious talks, and Heyman indicates that's due to what seems to be a big gulf in the sides' valuations.
Placing The Remaining Top 50 Free Agents
2018/03/placing-the-remaining-top-50-free-agents.htmlIf you're looking for a more concrete indication for how teams value Lynn, Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN reported in his most recent podcast that the Twins threw out a low-ball offer of about $12MM total over two years. … The Brewers have been said to hold some degree of interest but are also unlikely to pay top-of-the-market rates.